Paul Weaver wrote:
Any suggestions please on the best place to buy Ethernet switches/hubs, cable and a crimping tool at the best prices.
I have given up on cheap stuff, as I have had 3 cheap 8 port switches die in the last 2 years, two were kingmax and the third an unknown brand from tiwan, I now use an Intel 8port switch.
If you are after cables in 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10m lengths, then buy pre made. they will last alot longer than any you crimp yourself (unless you spend $400 on an AMP crimper and connectors)
I buy most of my stuff here in Perth from Pacific Communications in East Perth, they are part of the heygamyer <sp?> group, and stock brands like Dlink. If you do not need a switch urgent, look at Ebay, as you can sometimes pick up cisco and 3com cheap (well cheaper than buying them brand new)
If you want leads custom made, drop me line on 0419 923 731, and I can look at giving you a price, as I am about to order 500m of cat5 stranded for patch leads.
Also who has a good range of Mac software in Perth, on the shelf? Kind regards, Paul.
No idea, I hardly use my mac :( (and even if I did it would be running YD Linux ;)
-- Dr Paul R. Weaver http://www.livejournal.com/users/fremantlebiz/2004/
